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West Java DPRD Demands Education Agency Improve Student Admission System After Public Complaints

From Republika · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • West Java DPRD urges the Education Agency to intensify socialization of new student admission programs, including mapping procedures.
  • The agency is also asked to ensure servers are ready and free of significant issues during the online registration process.
  • Despite system and server problems, the number of available school seats in West Java exceeds the total number of graduates.

The West Java Regional People's Representative Council (DPRD) is calling on the provincial Education Agency to proactively socialize the new student admission system (SPMB) and the new student mapping procedures (PCMB). Legislators want the public to be better informed about the system, which has caused confusion and frustration among parents.

We hope that in the future, the Education Agency can conduct socialization earlier. The system is new, and the public does not yet understand the stages like PCMB, which were not previously known.

— MQ IswaraMQ Iswara, Deputy Speaker of the West Java DPRD, explains the need for better public awareness of the new student admission system.

MQ Iswara, Deputy Speaker of the West Java DPRD, stated that many parental complaints regarding PCMB and SPMB could have been avoided with earlier and more comprehensive dissemination of information about the new selection process. He emphasized that the public needs a clear explanation of the admission mechanisms and the steps involved for new students. The DPRD also stressed the importance of adequate preparation for the human resources managing the system to prevent technical glitches that could disadvantage applicants.

Registration for PCMB was extended until Tuesday night to accommodate parents facing difficulties. The DPRD highlighted numerous public complaints about system and server disruptions during the registration period. Iswara urged the Education Agency to improve server readiness, not only by using newer equipment but also by ensuring the technical staff is well-prepared for the online-dependent SPMB process.

We urge the Education Agency to prepare the servers better. Not only should the equipment be newer and more sophisticated, but the human resources must also be ready.

— MQ IswaraMQ Iswara addresses the need for improved technical infrastructure and personnel for the online student admission process.

Despite the technical challenges, Iswara assured the public that there is no shortage of school seats in West Java. This year, 826,996 students are graduating from junior high schools, while the total capacity across all high schools and vocational schools, both public and private, is 909,183 seats, or 109% of the graduate total. Approximately 363,000 seats are in public schools and 546,000 in private institutions. The DPRD's main concern remains improving the system's functionality, enhancing socialization efforts, and optimizing public services.

So, in terms of capacity, there is no problem. The available seats are more numerous than the number of graduates.

— MQ IswaraMQ Iswara reassures the public about the availability of school places in West Java.
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Originally published by Republika in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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